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ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4276 Location: South Cheshire

We are going on the Saturday, got in free last year as was on a supplier freebie to watch the Top Gear show, it was on at the same time, and they allowed Top Gear ticket holders into the Classic Car show, trouble was that we didn't know in advance so had to race round Sad

Dave

Rich5ltr · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK

I'm going on the Friday and looking forward to it. On a separate note I cannot understand why people consider it is expensive? Let's say it's approx £20 to get in and that includes the programme guide. It's a massive show across several halls with large club stands and small trade stands an auto-jumble and plenty more. There's certainly enough there to occupy you for a full day so I'd love to know where else you get a day's entertainment for £20. Indeed what can you get for £20 these days? Okay, so you have to park your car (or go by train or park for free a couple of stops down the line) but come on you lot what would you expect to pay! Shocked

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1751 Location: Derbyshire

It may be the best we've got (in the UK that is) but it's not a patch on Techno Classica in size or content.

Rich5ltr · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK

Doesn't really answer my point though, it's a UK show so you can only relate the cost to other UK events. So, what do you expect for £20 or to put it another way how much would you expect to pay and feel it's correctly priced?

ukdave2002 · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4276 Location: South Cheshire

I agree with Rich5ltr, I don't think its pricey, I bought a round of drinks for 3 people in a London bar last week, that cost me £21.86 and they lasted 15 mins Shocked

.... as I was with customers I also bought the next round.........

Dave

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1751 Location: Derbyshire

Rich5ltr · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1751 Location: Derbyshire

I just don't see it as such good value as others seem to, perhaps going to shows abroad has ruined it for me.

Rich5ltr · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK

Moving on, I've never been to Techno Essen but fancied going so it that the one you recommend? However... even if that's just few Euros to get in with cheap frankfurters and sauerkraut it will cost €200+ in train fares and a hotel room...

gillberry · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 702 Location: Norwich

We will be there Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday as Gracie is on the Volvo Owers Club stand, so need to start polishing tomorrow to get her ready then do it all again Thursday after the drive, so fingers crossed we have good weather for the journey. Will try and come and say hello.

Rich5ltr · Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK

I'll look out for you - Gill is it? Bit awkward to ask for Gracie Wink

gillberry · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 702 Location: Norwich

doug · Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 128 Location: s. w. scotland

Will be there Saturday and Sunday. I was there last year and one day was not enough to see it all, so going for 2 days this time. Its was worth every penny last year, even after adding diesel (600mile round trip) and hotel costs.

emmerson · Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales

We take our caravan to a site about 10 miles out, so accomodation isn't an issue, and I must admit that I don't find the entrance fee exccesive nowadays.With the extra halls this year it might be struggle to do it all in one day, Saturday, but two days would be expensive.
Having said that, I did Goodwood in September, and that was £56.....................!!!!
But, as always, it's my chouice to attend.

MikeEdwards · Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2727 Location: South Cheshire

For me the problem with the price is like the price of everything else - it's just crept up over the years and now when you look at it, it's quite expensive. But it's not terrible, and even though the parking has gone from expensive to a rip-off, it's only a couple of quid extra. We try to get a car full to share the diesel and parking costs, and take advantage of advance tickets to get the best deal.

Parking and food are expensive because it's a captive market, just like motorway service areas. You have to be careful in their restaurants - if you buy fish, chips and peas (for example) because that's what the menu says, but you don't intend to eat the peas because, like me, you consider peas to be devils work, don't get the peas. They'll charge you less - it drops the price by quite a bit, as well. I think last time it dropped almost a quid off the meal price, for not taking something I wasn't going to eat. Don't assume you'll get charged the menu price for the full meal.